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G5 LVB

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,875 mi
Last recorded58,875 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LVB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 58,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 52,734 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 52,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 49,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,680 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,834 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,560 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 37,560 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,927 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 32,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,175 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 29,497 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 29,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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G5 LVB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G5 LVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5 LVB registered?

G5 LVB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is G5 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 LVB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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